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How to get fromShima Onsen to Karuizawaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Shima Onsen to Karuizawa by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 月見橋 to 高崎駅東口（４番のりば）bus bus 八王子・高崎～伊香保・四万温泉
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Karuizawatrain train Hakutaka
    3h 58m

  2. Drive 67.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shima Onsen to Karuizawacar car 67.7 km
    1h 14m
    ¥1,175–1,697

  3. Bus, train via Nakanojo

    1. Take the bus from 月見橋 to 中之条駅（おりば）bus bus
    2. Take the train from Nakanojo to Takasakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Takasaki to Karuizawatrain train
    4h 16m
    ¥2,017–2,813

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shima Onsen to Karuizawataxi taxi 67.7 km
    1h 14m
    ¥25,000–30,000

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from 月見橋 to 中之条駅（おりば）bus bus
    2. Take the train from 中之条 Nakanojō to 万座・鹿沢口 Manza·Kazawaguchitrain train
    3. Take the bus from 万座・鹿沢口駅 to 町役場病院前bus bus
    4h 14m
    ¥1,722–2,343

  6. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from 月見橋 to 中之条駅（おりば）bus bus
    2. Take the train from 中之条 Nakanojō to 羽根尾 Haneotrain train
    3. Take the bus from 応桑道 to 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば）bus bus
    4h 44m
    ¥2,787–3,613

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 109.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Shima Onsen, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Shima Onsen to Karuizawa. However, you can take the bus to 高崎駅東口（４番のりば）, walk to Takasaki, take the train to Karuizawa, then take the train to Nakakaruizawa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 月見橋 to Nakakaruizawa via 中之条駅（おりば）, Nakanojo, Takasaki, and Karuizawa in around 4h 16m.

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